Red Cross Youth Preparedness Instructor (Pillowcase Project)

Worker roles include either being a presenter, presentation assistant, administrative support, or presenter trainer. Depending on which worker role you choose, your key responsibilities will vary.

Presenter Worker Role responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Conduct The Pillowcase Project presentations given to youth in schools and community settings
• Successfully complete the Basic Instructor Fundamentals for Youth (60-75 minute on line course)
• Successfully complete The Pillowcase Project Presenter Fundamentals Module 1 (60-90 minute web-based or 3 hour instructor led course)
• Successfully complete The Pillowcase Project Presenter Fundamentals Module 2 (in person teach backs) (Note: this is at a minimum a 3-hour training experience)
• Successfully complete The Pillowcase Project Presenter Fundamentals Module 3 (web-based assessment)
• May assist with community outreach to schedule presentations at sites (optional)
• May assist in reaching key groups within the region, such as support to military families, as risk youth, etc. (optional)
• May mentor new presenters to help the region build a team of experienced youth preparedness presenters. (optional)
• Work as a team with the Team Lead and other volunteers and employees to build The Pillowcase Project in the region
• Ensure all reporting data for each presentation given is collected and given to regional staff in a timely manner
• Other duties as agreed to between the presenter and the Team Lead

Presentation Assistant Worker Role responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Support The Pillowcase Project Presenter in schools and community settings while they deliver the presentation.
• Duties include but are not limited to: handing out and collecting materials from students; helping with classroom management; grading quizzes; working with individual students during the activities; assisting with other duties as requested by the presenter.